COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

The FFA competed in virtual career development events at the state level with excellent results.

The Dairy Judging Team came in first in the state with members Amanda Burdett, Jasa Kopack, Devon Meshach and Rebecca Smith all coming in the top 6 for individuals.

The Horse Evaluation Team took second place, with Devon Meshach placing second individually. She was joined on the team by Sarah Hale, Emily Leidner and Sydney Staniulis.

Taking third in the state was the Meat Evaluation Team, which included Tyler Castner (fifth individual overall), Emilia Quelly, Sydney Staniulis and Grace Tirabassi. Pictured is the entire FFA at the Harrisburg Farm Show in January. The group is led by FFA Advisor, science teacher, and Warren Hills alum Patricia Smith.

Warren Hills was one of only 42 schools in New Jersey and 334 schools in the nation to qualify for the GirlsGo Cyberstart National Championship. Forty-nine Blue Streaks participated in the first two rounds of the competition, which started in January. 

Four girls will represent the school at the online National Championship on May 20-21: top scorers Emma Sloan, Sarah Korczukowski, Nirvani Mangu and Joyce Lin. Their alternates are Kayla Weldon, Jenna Weldon, Nicole Kilhullen and Julia Monico. They will face off against high schools from around the country, including Blair Academy, North Warren, and Phillipsburg High School.

RECOGNITIONS

The NCWIT Aspiration Awards recognizes achievement by female high school students in Computer Science on both the national and state levels. This year, Warren Hills had 12 girls recognized, its most successful year.

New Jersey State Award Winners:

• Nicole Kilhullen
• Emma Mele
• Sarah Korczukowski
• Rachel Fitz 
• Joyce Lin

Runner-up:

• Nirvani Mangru

National Certificates of Distinction:

• Jessica Howley
• Kayla Wheldon
• Julia Monico
• Ashley Watt
• Kaitlyn Gaston

New Jersey Rising Star

• Jenna Weldon